Starting from the centre of town, this track meanders around the lake towards Waterfall Creek. Once it reaches Waterfall Creek car park, it takes you through undulating rural fields and awards great views over Wanaka.

Offering magnificent views over Wanaka and the Alps, this track is well worth the climb to the top. Pack a picnic and don’t forget your camera.
Note: Due to snow and ice, this track may not be suitable for use in winter

Eely Point/ Bremner Bay/ Outlet Track
Winding its way along the lake edge, this track is great for all ages and abilities. Once you reach the Outlet track section, you join alongside the Clutha River, and the track extends along here to end at Albert Town.

Symbols: bikes allowed, dogs allowed

Time: 1-2hours one way
Grade: easy
Start / Finish: Many entries along from Wanaka CBD to Penrith Beach, or from Albert Town end.

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Mount Aspiring National Park/ Matukituki Valley

The East and West Matukituki Valleys and Mount Aspiring National Park offer a number of enjoyable day walks across farmland and beech forest flats, as well as access to a number of demanding tramping and climbing routes. It is a walker’s paradise and a must for mountaineers.

Walking Tracks:Pearl Flat to head of the Valley: 2 hour from Mt Aspiring Hut
Rob Roy Track: 3-4 hour return IMPORTANT NOTE: There is avalanche danger during winter and spring (June – November) on Rob Roy Track
Minaret Burn Track – This track is also suitable for horse riding, however to get gate access for horses please phone West Wanaka Station on 03 443 7144
Mt Aspiring Hut: 3-4hour return

Diamond Lake Conservation Area provides several walking options, which take in native forest, bluffs and beautiful Diamond Lake, or continue up to Rocky Mountain Summit for views over Lake Wanaka and the surrounding Alps.

Warning: Sections of the lower circuit are steep and often slippery. Because of ice this track is not recommended during winter.

The short stroll to the Blue Pools is well worth a look if you are in the Makarora region. It winds down through native forest and across a swing bridge to the beautiful clear blue pools. Pack a picnic and take your togs in the summer.

From the Stevensons Road car park the track starts on a terrace above the river and then leads down alongside the Clutha River, past old goal tailings a reaches a sheltered picnic spot. About an hour from the car park is the entrance to Reko’s Conservation area, where walkers can ramble at will or continue on to come out at Shortcut Road, near SH6.